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Author: FOREWARD BY SIMON KING
The “Bird Photographer of the Year” is a competition that celebrates the artistry of bird photography from around the world, and this beautiful, large-format book showcases the best images from the contest—some of the most stunning bird photographs ever taken.
A gorgeous record of avian beauty and diversity across the globe, the book demonstrates the dedication and passion of bird photographers and the incredible quality of today’s digital imaging systems.
Authors: Alexandra Letvin and Elena Torok
In preparation for the opening of the Princeton University Art Museum’s new building in 2025, one of the major works in its collection, a Mallorcan stairway and gallery dated to the 15th and 16th centuries, underwent a multiyear conservation treatment.
During this period, art historian Alexandra Letvin and conservator Elena Torok began to investigate its origins and history.
The surprising story that emerged crisscrosses the Atlantic and features the architect Julia Morgan; the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst; among others.
